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Sirsi Tour Package from Bangalore (3 Days)

3-day Sirsi tour from Bangalore: Sirsi, Sahasralinga, Yana and Banavasi. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹7,040 per person.

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November in Sirsi

Sirsi Tour Package from Bangalore (3 Days)

Description

3-day Sirsi tour from Bangalore: Sirsi, Sahasralinga, Yana and Banavasi. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹7,040 per person.

This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 5 handpicked stops, including Marikamba Temple, Sahasralinga, Yana Rocks and more. October–February (the falls are fullest after the monsoon) is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Sirsi. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.

Weather in Sirsi

Best time: October to March

Average temperature range: 18°C – 35°C

Jan

30°

18° low

Feb

32°

19° low

Mar

35°

20° low

Apr

34°

22° low

May

31°

23° low

Jun

27°

22° low

Jul

25°

21° low

Aug

26°

21° low

Sep

26°

21° low

Oct

28°

21° low

NOW

Nov

29°

19° low

Dec

29°

18° low

Jan

30°

18° low

Feb

32°

19° low

Mar

35°

20° low

Apr

34°

22° low

May

31°

23° low

Jun

27°

22° low

Jul

25°

21° low

Aug

26°

21° low

Sep

26°

21° low

Oct

28°

21° low

NOW

Nov

29°

19° low

Dec

29°

18° low

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

To Sirsi and the Marikamba temple

Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Bangalore in the morning. Drive from Bangalore to Sirsi (about 405 km, 8 hrs). Check in at your hotel in Sirsi. Drive into the forested hills of Uttara Kannada to Sirsi, a town of areca and pepper gardens. Visit the Marikamba temple, painted in the Kavi style of the region, whose fair every two years is one of the biggest in Karnataka. Overnight stay in Sirsi.

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    Marikamba Temple

    The temple of the goddess of Sirsi, with Kavi paintings.

Day 2

Sahasralinga, Yana and Unchalli

Today's travel: from Sirsi to Sahasralinga (about 16 km, 30 min), from Sahasralinga to Yana (about 44 km, 1 hr) and from Yana to Sirsi (about 46 km, 1 hr). At Sahasralinga, hundreds of lingas are carved on the rocks of the Shalmala river, seen best when the water is low. Drive to Yana for the two huge black karst rocks, Bhairaveshwara and Mohini shikhara, rising out of the forest, with a cave shrine at the foot; it is a walk of about half a kilometre from the road. On the way back, see the Unchalli (Lushington) falls dropping into a deep gorge of the Aghanashini. Overnight stay in Sirsi.

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    Sahasralinga

    A thousand lingas carved on the river rocks.

  2. 2

    Yana Rocks

    Two great black rock towers in the forest.

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    Unchalli Falls

    A high waterfall on the Aghanashini river.

Day 3

Banavasi and back to Hubballi

Drive to Banavasi on the Varada, the capital of the Kadamba kings, the first Kannada dynasty, and see the Madhukeshwara temple with its stone cot, then go on to Hubballi for the train. Drive from Sirsi to Banavasi (about 24 km, 30 min) and from Banavasi to Bangalore (about 400 km, 8 hrs), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Bangalore. The tour ends here.

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    Madhukeshwara Temple, Banavasi

    An old temple in the Kadamba capital.

Tour Overview

Sirsi in the forests of Uttara Kannada: the Marikamba temple, the river lingas of Sahasralinga, the black rocks of Yana, Unchalli Falls and Banavasi, the old Kadamba capital.

This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Bangalore. The route runs Bangalore → Sirsi → Sahasralinga → Yana → Sirsi → Banavasi → Bangalore, about 935 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Highlights of the Sirsi Tour from Bangalore

  • Marikamba Temple
  • Sahasralinga
  • Yana Rocks
  • Unchalli Falls
  • Madhukeshwara Temple, Banavasi

Inclusions in the Sirsi Tour Package

  • 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
  • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
  • AC cab from Bangalore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
  • AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
  • AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
  • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
  • GST on cab hire

Exclusions in the Sirsi Tour Package

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
  • Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
  • Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
  • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls

Child Policy

Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)

Child 6 to 8 years: half charge

Child above 8 years: full charge

Payment Policy

20 percent advance at the time of booking

20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher

60 percent during the tour

For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.

Cancellation Policy

Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher

25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure

50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure

75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure

100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show

Important Travel Information for the Sirsi Tour

Best time to visit: October–February (the falls are fullest after the monsoon)

Route: Bangalore → Sirsi → Sahasralinga → Yana → Sirsi → Banavasi → Bangalore (about 935 km in all)

Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Hubballi and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

Before you go: Yana and Unchalli need short walks on forest paths; wear good shoes. Sahasralinga is best seen when the river is low (November–May).

Hotels: 3-star hotel in Sirsi, or similar.

Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train

Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Bangalore. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Persons Cab Bus Train
2₹14,790₹11,070₹10,300
3₹11,780₹10,040₹9,270
4–7₹10,540₹8,910₹8,140
8–10₹9,680₹8,410₹7,640
11–12₹8,130₹7,810₹7,040

Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.

With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Hubballi and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

Route Map

Locating stops on the map…

Top Attractions

Marikamba Temple

Marikamba Temple

The temple of the goddess of Sirsi, with Kavi paintings.

Sahasralinga

Sahasralinga

Sahasra Linga is a revered pilgrimage site set in the Shalmala River, about 14 km from Sirsi in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is renowned for the thousand lingas carved into the riverbed rocks and on its banks, creating a sacred landscape that draws devotees and curious travellers alike. The site offers a unique blend of spirituality and natural beauty, with the flowing river adding to its serene atmosphere.

30-45 minutes Free6 AM - 8 PM
Yana Rocks

Yana Rocks

Two great black rock towers in the forest.

Unchalli Falls

Unchalli Falls

Unchalli Falls is a roughly 400-foot cascade on the Aghanashini river, plunging into a rock pool at the base of a steep forested cliff. Once renamed Lushington Falls by the British, it now carries its local name again, and reaching the viewpoint requires a demanding trail through dense woods.

3-4 hours (including trek) ₹20 per person (forest entry); vehicle parking extra6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Madhukeshwara Temple, Banavasi

Madhukeshwara Temple, Banavasi

An old temple in the Kadamba capital.

Who Is This Tour For

Pilgrims & Spiritual Travellers: A devotional trip built around temple visits and sacred sites, at a relaxed, unhurried pace.
Comfortably fits a 3-day/2-night trip for couples, families or small groups.
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Best Time to Visit

October–February (the falls are fullest after the monsoon) is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.

How to Reach

Pickup Point: Hotel or home
Approx. Distance: 935 km

What's Included / Excluded

Inclusions

  • 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
  • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
  • AC cab from Bangalore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
  • AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
  • AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
  • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
  • GST on cab hire

Exclusions

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
  • Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
  • Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
  • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls

Hotels for This Tour

Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip

3-star hotel in Sirsi (or similar)

Packing Checklist

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • ID proof (for hotel check-in)
  • Basic first-aid/medication
  • Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
  • A shawl or stole to cover shoulders

Important Travel Information

Best time to visit: October–February (the falls are fullest after the monsoon)

Route: Bangalore → Sirsi → Sahasralinga → Yana → Sirsi → Banavasi → Bangalore (about 935 km in all)

Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Hubballi and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

Before you go: Yana and Unchalli need short walks on forest paths; wear good shoes. Sahasralinga is best seen when the river is low (November–May).

Hotels: 3-star hotel in Sirsi, or similar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you go

3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Bangalore on day 1 and you are back in Bangalore on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.

Bangalore → Sirsi → Sahasralinga → Yana → Sirsi → Banavasi → Bangalore. That is about 935 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.

For 2 persons it is ₹10,300 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹7,040 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Bangalore and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Hubballi and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.

October–February (the falls are fullest after the monsoon).

Yana and Unchalli need short walks on forest paths; wear good shoes. Sahasralinga is best seen when the river is low (November–May).

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